South Australia Unlocks Protected Land for Major Housing Projects in Policy Shift
The South Australian government is executing a strategic policy shift to address housing supply, introducing a bill to rezone five large sites previously protected from development. The move, a key pillar of the new Greater Adelaide Regional Plan, could unlock land for up to 61,000 new homes.
The sites, located near Roseworthy, Two Wells, Murray Bridge, Victor Harbour, and Goolwa, are currently within the state’s Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPAs), which were established in 2017 to safeguard agricultural regions from urban encroachment. The government is fast-tracking the review of these boundaries in response to current housing pressures.
This initiative signals a significant departure from the previous planning framework, which prioritised 85 per cent of growth through infill development. Housing Minister Nick Champion confirmed the government is moving away from differentiating between infill and greenfield targets, stating the rezoning will impact less than one per cent of the total EFPA land in the Greater Adelaide area.
For property developers and investors, this policy change presents major new greenfield opportunities. However, it also brings challenges, including the need to assess existing infrastructure capacity and engage with local communities. The success of these future developments will hinge on a collaborative approach to ensure the sustainable expansion of the Adelaide region.
This article is based on a report from www.realestate.com.au titled “Adelaide Rezoning to Unlock Five Major Development Sites”. You can find the original article here: https://www.realestate.com.au/news/rezoning-set-to-unlock-five-major-housing-development-sites-in-adelaide/
Given the shift away from prioritising infill development, how can developers ensure that new housing in rezoned EFPAs and other greenfield sites contributes to sustainable, mixed-use communities that minimise environmental impact and support long-term economic vitality?
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